BREAKING news — the British empire is no more! The numerous countries invaded over several hundred years have won their independence and Britain is once again a small country stuck out on the edge of Europe.But you wouldn’t think so from the pronouncements of both Labour and Tory governments, both of which have insisted that we’re still a major world power. The rest of us might just roll our eyes and leave them to their delusions but unfortunately, these have real-world effects that can’t be ignored.